Question

In 1927, the towns in Soviet Russia faced an acute shortage of grain supplies. Why?

• A. High prices on food grains fixed by the government.
• B. Low demand of grains by the people.
• C. Low prices on food grains fixed by the government.
• D. Natural disasters like drought.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Low prices on food grains fixed by the government.

By 1927, the towns in Soviet Russia were facing an acute shortage of grain supplies. This was due to the government fixing prices at which the grains must be sold at very low rates. Peasants refused to sell their grain in the towns at such low prices to the government buyers. The towns faced a shortage of grains.